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For The First Time, A Texas Court Decides State Law Protects LGBTQ Employees

For The First Time, A Texas Court Decides State Law Protects LGBTQ Employees | #ILoveGay | Scoop.it

In June 2020, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that LGBTQ people are protected from employment discrimination under federal law. This month, a Texas court decided the same applies to state law, too.

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‘Confusion All Around’: Judge Struggles With Other Gender Identity Rulings in Trump LGBTQ Health Care Challenge

‘Confusion All Around’: Judge Struggles With Other Gender Identity Rulings in Trump LGBTQ Health Care Challenge | #ILoveGay | Scoop.it

The judge grappled with how the US Supreme Court's ruling for gender identity protections in the workplace, and another trial judge's ruling against similar safeguards in Obamacare, apply to a lawsuit challenging a new Trump regulation impacting transgender people's health care.

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Federal judge orders Social Security Administration to pay survivors benefits to surviving same-sex spouses.

Federal judge orders Social Security Administration to pay survivors benefits to surviving same-sex spouses. | #ILoveGay | Scoop.it

Despite this victory, the threat of anti-gay Trump judges looms large.

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Georgia man fights for gay rights in Supreme Court 'Hotlanta' case

Georgia man fights for gay rights in Supreme Court 'Hotlanta' case | #ILoveGay | Scoop.it

Georgia man fights for gay rights in Supreme Court 'Hotlanta' case

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'Homosexual conduct' was illegal 15 years ago. How far have LGBTQ rights in Texas come since?

Tuesday marks 15 years since the U.S. Supreme Court struck down Texas’ ban on “homosexual conduct,” the law that landed Lawrence and Garner in jail that September night in 1998. Until that day — June 26, 2003 — engaging in oral or anal intercourse with a member of the same sex was a Class C misdemeanor in Texas, punishable at the time by a $200 fine.

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Philippine City Passes Law Against LGBT Discrimination

Philippine City Passes Law Against LGBT Discrimination | #ILoveGay | Scoop.it
The Philippine city of Mandaluyong has approved an ordinance to protect the rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people from discrimination, the latest in a slew of local laws passed across the country.
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Ecuador: LGBT Community Rejoices Court Recognizing Gay Couple as Family

Ecuador: LGBT Community Rejoices Court Recognizing Gay Couple as Family | #ILoveGay | Scoop.it
Satya Amani Bicknell Rothon will soon be registered with the last names of the two mothers as a couple, Helen Bicknell and Nicola Rothon.
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Business sues Oregon church over refusal to allow LGBT event

Business sues Oregon church over refusal to allow LGBT event | #ILoveGay | Scoop.it
The Ambridge Event Center in Portland, Oregon is suing Holy Rosary Church after it says business never recovered after it refused to allow them to host an LGBT event based on a 'morals clause' in their rental contract.
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Michigan board: Civil rights law bars LGBT discrimination

Michigan board: Civil rights law bars LGBT discrimination | #ILoveGay | Scoop.it
A Michigan agency will for the first time process complaints of discrimination against LGBT people after a board said Monday that the state’s civil rights law prohibits discrimination based o
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After transgender inmate was raped, beaten, Texas agrees to clarify LGBT prisoner policies

After transgender inmate was raped, beaten, Texas agrees to clarify LGBT prisoner policies | #ILoveGay | Scoop.it

Texas will clarify its policies regarding the treatment of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender inmates as the result of a settlement with a former prisoner.

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Across the Atlantic, Another Supreme Court Case on Cake and Gay Rights

Across the Atlantic, Another Supreme Court Case on Cake and Gay Rights | #ILoveGay | Scoop.it
This spring, Britain’s Supreme Court will consider whether a bakery could refuse to create a cake celebrating same-sex marriage.
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Court: Phoenix wedding invitation designers must serve LGBT customers

Court: Phoenix wedding invitation designers must serve LGBT customers | #ILoveGay | Scoop.it
A Phoenix wedding shop sued the city because of an ordinance that would require them to create invitations and artwork for same-sex weddings.
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'A landmark judgment': Legal experts and banks react to Hong Kong's key LGBT court ruling

'A landmark judgment': Legal experts and banks react to Hong Kong's key LGBT court ruling | #ILoveGay | Scoop.it
Legal experts have hailed the Court of Appeal’s “landmark” decision on Monday to rule in favour of a lesbian expatriate who was previously refused a spousal visa by the Immigration Department. The applicant, QT, entered into a civil partnership with another woman, SS, in the UK in 2011. But when SS …
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Pro Bono Rainbow Law Clinic for LGBTQ

Pro Bono Rainbow Law Clinic for LGBTQ | #ILoveGay | Scoop.it

Justin Fry, Pro Bono Initiative Fellow and Clinic Student Director joined us in studio to talk details of their weekly pro bono rainbow law clinic for LGBTQ, and Pro Bono services in general. The S.J. Quinney College of Law wants to be a good community partner. They care about the State of Utah and want […]

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Gorsuch Supreme Court LGBTQ Vote Shocked Republicans

Gorsuch’s decision in particular has also drawn the ire of the same conservative activists who once raised millions to secure his seat on the bench in the hopes that he would help to advance the conservative agenda in rulings on landmark cases.

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‘It’s Degrading.’ Transgender Youth Targeted in Dozens of Bills Across America

‘It’s Degrading.’ Transgender Youth Targeted in Dozens of Bills Across America | #ILoveGay | Scoop.it

Lawmakers have introduced a number of anti-transgender measures this year, from criminalizing those who prescribe hormone therapy to banning transgender athletes from sports teams.

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Charles Key Needs to Go to the Bathroom. Tennessee Won’t Let Him Because He’s Transgender.

Charles Key Needs to Go to the Bathroom. Tennessee Won’t Let Him Because He’s Transgender. | #ILoveGay | Scoop.it

The Tennessee state legislature is weighing a bill to protect the state’s anti-transgender bathroom access policies. A raft of other anti-LGBT policies may follow.

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Gay Miami Mexican Immigrant Sues Border Protection for Misconduct

Gay Miami Mexican Immigrant Sues Border Protection for Misconduct | #ILoveGay | Scoop.it
Before deporting anyone, U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents are supposed to ask refugees, asylum seekers, and anyone else they meet at the nation's borders whether they're fleeing persecution in another country. José Crespo-Cagant says that after he came out as gay while living in Mexico in 2002, he wa
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Alabama among 10 states backing Arkansas' court fight over LGBT testimony

Ten states back Arkansas' argument that legislators should not be forced to provide documents or testify regarding a state law that prevents cities and counties from banning discrimination against LGBT people.

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Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act Broadens LGBT Protections In Michigan

Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act Broadens LGBT Protections In Michigan | #ILoveGay | Scoop.it
Michigan Department of Civil Rights will begin processing complaints of discrimination and harassment based on sexual orientation and gender identity
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Transgender Student in Bathroom Dispute Wins Court Ruling

Transgender Student in Bathroom Dispute Wins Court Ruling | #ILoveGay | Scoop.it
Gavin Grimm was barred from using the boys’ restrooms at his Virginia high school. He sued in a case that went all the way to the Supreme Court.
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Kansas DCF supports bill allowing adoption agencies to refuse LGBT placements

Kansas DCF supports bill allowing adoption agencies to refuse LGBT placements | #ILoveGay | Scoop.it
Kansas Department for Children and Families says legislation would encourage more child placement agencies. Opponents say the bill is discriminatory.
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Employment Law Firm Outten & Golden Announces Promotion of Four Lawyers in New York City and Washington, DC Offices

Employment Law Firm Outten & Golden Announces Promotion of Four Lawyers in New York City and Washington, DC Offices | #ILoveGay | Scoop.it

Employment law firm Outten & Golden LLP announced today the promotion of Melissa E. Pierre-Louis, Sally J. Abrahamson, Melissa Lardo Stewart, and Gregory S. Chiarello to partnership effective January 1, 2018.

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San Diego-Based CaseyGerry Adds Meagan L. Verschueren as Associate

San Diego-Based CaseyGerry Adds Meagan L. Verschueren as Associate | #ILoveGay | Scoop.it

CaseyGerry, a San Diego based plaintiffs law firm, has announced the addition of Meagan L. Verschueren as its newest associate attorney.

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First Openly Gay Judge on Top NY Court Is Sworn In

First Openly Gay Judge on Top NY Court Is Sworn In | #ILoveGay | Scoop.it
Paul Feinman on Wednesday was sworn in as an associate judge on the Court of Appeals, New York state's highest court, making him the first openly gay membe
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